Student Success
Retirement Not an Option: A-B Tech Student Eric Velez Just Won’t Quit
May 5th 2025 A-B Tech student Eric Velez, 65, is graduating in May with an Associate in Science degree, the next step in pursuit of his childhood dream of becoming a physician.
Award-winning Artist Harper Bolick Aims to Shine a Light in Dark Times
May 2nd 2025 A-B Tech art student Harper Bolick, who is graduating this May with an Associate in Fine Arts degree, was the program's Academic Achievement Award recipient for the year and a top award winner in the annual Student Art Show.
Student Government President Mariana Flores Leaves Lasting Legacy
April 30th 2025 Two-term Student Government Association (SGA) President Marianna Flores, 20, knows firsthand the challenges that come with learning a new language and finding her place in the community. When she was 14, her family moved from El Salvador to North Carolina.
Award-Winning Culinary Student Ezrah Hanson Says Food is His Love Language
April 28th 2025 Award-winning culinary student Ezrah Hanson will be the first to tell you that serving others is in his blood. His name means "helper" in Hebrew, so perhaps it was his destiny to grow up in a family that operated a bustling traveler’s hostel and working farm on forty acres of land.
Open Heart, Helping Hands: Student Kari Richmond Gains Valuable Experience at Medical Shelter
April 11th 2025 Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student Kari Richmond has spent the last three-and-a-half years learning how to care for people with cognitive and physical challenges.
Construction Student Joe Cipollina Uses New Skills to Help Displaced Marshall Residents
April 9th 2025 Hurricane Helene left Asheville and surrounding areas ravaged, but it also provided A-B Tech construction students an opportunity to test new skills in the community.
A-B Tech Student Katie McMullen Recognized as One of USA Today’s Women of the Year
April 2nd 2025 At 5’5” and 110 pounds, Katie McMullen does not register as a powerful woman at first glance. But the 38-year-old A-B Tech student has recently been recognized by USA Today as one of 61 “Women of the Year” for her work running a disaster distribution center on her front lawn.
SGA Vice President Ross Fallon Built a Life Out of Legos
March 27th 2025 On A-B Tech’s main campus, many students know Ross Fallon’s broad smile. The dark-haired Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA) is a regular at campus events and activities.
Kira Boone on Fashion, Family, and the Gifts of a Global Upbringing (Q&A)
March 18th 2025 With her long black hair and gentle smile, A-B Tech student Kira Boone exudes a quiet grace and unique style all her own.
First Biltmore Culinary Apprentice Graham Edwards Honored for Completing Program
March 14th 2025 Dressed in his signature white chef’s jacket, A-B Tech culinary student Graham Edwards, 20, met with fellow chefs and staff from A-B Tech and Biltmore on Thursday, March 13th to celebrate the completion of his year-long chef apprenticeship program.